"Miller Gorrie purchased the construction assets of the Thomas C. Brasfield Company for $45,000" in 1964, Gorrie recalls there were two initial employees - himself and a secretary.

Today, the company employs approximately 2,600 employees, and its annual revenues are approximately $2.3 billion. From the beginning, the founders of Brasfield & Gorrie sought to establish a reputation of unwavering commitment to quality and integrity, and those values remain the bedrock of the company’s business philosophy today. (Source)

Auburn owes much to Brasfield & Gorrie. Auburn University’s Department of Building Science received "a new home as AU and the College of Architecture, Design & Construction dedicated the M. Miller Gorrie Center" in 2006. (Source)